Vendor Manager

Key Responsibilities:Develop, manage, and maintain vendor and supplier relationships across regions (India & US).Onboard new vendors, execute vendor agreements, and maintain compliance documentation.Coordinate with account managers and recruitment teams to align vendor capabilities with project requirements.Ensure smooth communication of requirements, submissions, and feedback between vendors and internal teams.Negotiate rate cards, margins, and SLAs to ensure cost-effective sourcing.Track and analyze vendor performance metrics (quality, delivery speed, and conversion rates).Manage vendor portals, databases, and dashboards for real-time tracking.Ensure adherence to all compliance, NDAs, and data protection standards.Build long-term partnerships with premium vendors and supplier networks to enhance delivery bandwidth.Collaborate with finance and legal teams for contract renewals, invoicing, and payment coordination.Stay updated on global vendor management trends and technology platforms.Required Skills:Strong knowledge of vendor and supplier lifecycle management.Excellent understanding of staffing and procurement processes (both domestic & international).Proven experience in handling multi-vendor ecosystems across different geographies.Hands-on with MS Excel, CRM tools, vendor management software (VMS), and dashboards.Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.Ability to handle cross-border time zones (US & India) effectively.